A Great Canadian Leader Vanier Dies At Honorful End
The nation mourns Governor General Georges Vanier as a man of integrity and public grace. Former prime minister John Diefenbaker had urged him to succeed Vincent Massey, and Vanier’s military bearing and kindly manner spoke of strength guided by inner discipline. Mrs. Vanier complemented him with cultured dignity, and he avoided nostalgia, urging Canadians to value the present and endure the struggle between robot and soul. It was a loss that will require a wise, personable successor.
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Vénier
Canada
John Diefenbaker
George Vanier
Vincent Massey
Trading stamps debate prompts reader poll by Kerr
In a Free Press editorial the question is raised whether trading stamps are good or bad. MP Kerr seeks constituent views as government weighs a ban. The writer remains divided, noting uncertain price effects and urging stores to decide without new legislation.
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M.P.P
George Kerr
Potpourri of inflation notes and wry quotes
The item cites rising Canadian living costs driven mainly by higher food prices, with food alone contributing 3 of 7.2 points in the 1964 66 CPI rise, recalls 1955 65 food price gains, and shares satirical lines from Churchill and others. It concludes with a nurse quip about a patient and a lawyerly Foxworthy style gag.
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Canada
Sugar and Spice at the Honor Banquet
A teacher recalls an Honor Banquet for top students and laments guest speakers. He critiques a bold corporate address about capitalism and drive, noting its fit with school values yet fearing it conflicts with his own teachings. He jokes about his desk and shares a personal moment with his wife.
Centennial Picture Gallery CAD ML POD in Limehouse
A historic postcard mailed on November 8, 1917 by Sgt A. 8. Gowdy and his brother Will Goudy. It notes Benton's store roof at the far right, a saw mill background that has vanished, and a trout site once noted as dandy. The card was given to Air. Ballentine by a daughter of A. B. Gowdy.
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Limehouse
Ross Ballentine
Gowdy
Will Goudy
Benton
Air. Ballentine
A. B. Gowdy
Hadrian on traffic density and urban movement
Roman Emperor Hadrian who ruled from 117 to 138 commented that excessive carriages clog streets and slow progress. He noted that speed luxury harms purpose as pedestrians gain ground when carriages are jammed along the Sacred Way.
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Hadrian
Acton Free Press Workplace Details and Rates
The Acton Free Press, founded 1873 and issued every Wednesday at 39 Willow St Acton Ontario, notes membership in audits and bureaus. Subscriptions cost 480 Canada and 70 elsewhere. single copies 16c. Advertising rules allow space adjustments and errors may occur. ads accepted on consent and may be withdrawn.
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Willow St
Acton
Ontario
CWNA
Canada
Post Office Department
Quana
Acton Free Press March 6 1947 Briefs
No daily papers delivered in Acton on Tuesday transit cut off. Council met with Reeve Chicheon presiding and read letters from personnel recognizing day gifts. Funeral held for six year old Tommy Duby at St Albans Anglican Church with Rev Parker officiating. pallbearers named from Acton and Guelph.
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Acton Free Press
C. L. Cook
Wm, Coon
J. H. Creighton
R M. Aylsworth
Reeve Chicheon
App Cary
Acton
Tommy Duby
St. Alban‘’s Anglican Church
E. A. Parker
Les Duby
Gordon Lawson
Bob Rowles
Fred Euringer
David Richardson
Donaldson
Ronnie Porter
Guelph
Acton Free Press 1992 pupils exams and local births
The paper lists top students from public school exams with names across senior and junior grades. Also notes births in Acton including a son to Mrs Dunn and a daughter to Mrs McLam born on February 26 and 27 respectively. Names include Art Pearson, Rollie Smith, Elsie Quitter, Maggie Warwick, Arthur Moore, Nellie Holmes, Clara Cobban, Ada Holmes, and others.
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Acton Free Press
Art Pearson
Rollie Smith
William ‘Lowry
Robert McDonald
Beaty ‘Perkins
Fred Ross
Chas Moore
Chas Lowrey
Gordon Dean
Minnie Arthurs
Charles Hynds
Edith Warwick
Willie Laird
Willie Harding
George Cooke
George Arnold
Maggie Harvey
Albert McKee
Dunn
Acton
John Dunn
McLam
Noble P. McLam
Business notices and political reform in Acton and Ontario
Fifty years ago Press dated March 1 1917 reports Acton general mercantile business sold to S Krieger and Co of Mount Forest with possession taken. Morris Saxe shifts to Georgetown creamery. George Wallace opens new store at 20 Wyndham Street Guelph. auctioneer R J Kerr sells Mimosa area farm to Alex McMillan Erin. Kerr likely to settle in Acton for full time auctioneering. Ontario pauses women voting parity bill introduced by Premier Hearst granting 21 year old British subjects voting rights with voter lists updated for next election. Rowell endorses bill and supports broader Liberal position including legislative seats for women.
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Acton Free Press
Morris Saxe
Acton
Messrs
S. Kreiger and Co
Mount Forest
Messrs. Kreiger and Co
Saxe
Georgetown
George Wallace
Wyndham Street
Guelph
R. J. Kerr
Con
Erin
Mimosa
Alex McMillan
Kerr
Ontario
Hearst
Rowell
Liberals
Bronte Paper Mills bought by John White expands output
From The Canadian Champion Milton March 8 1867 reports Bronte Paper Mills purchased by John White MPP. mill now produces 100 reams daily with plans for large expansion. Manilla wrapping paper is the only product. Robert Oram oversees operations. Also notes French Canadians memorial to Confederation to NY Legislature and local events at Bell's School House Nelson a Pittsburg Landing lecture by A R Matheson. Captain Bastedo to inspect Milton company next Friday with all members to attend Orange Hall.
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Milton
Bronte
John White
MPP
Manilla
Robert Oram
New York
Bell’s
Nelson
Pittsburg
A. R. Matheson
Bastedo
Orange Hall
Halton
Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle Service Schedule
The Hree Press lists EVANGEL PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE PRO. OC. 33 Churchill Road with Rev S M Thoman Pastor contact 853 2715. Sunday March 12 1967 features Sunday School 10.00 a.m. Morning Worship 11.00 a.m. message series 7 New Things and Crusaders Investiture Service for youth 7.00 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Tuesday 8 p.m. Christ Ambassadors Friday Crusaders 6 45 p.m. plus Crusaders program. Knox Church Acton minister E A Hansen BA lists church school 9 45 a.m. for ages 3 to 15 and Divine Worship 11.00 a.m. with adult members reception and sermon on personal responsibility. 7 30 p.m Youth Fellowship on Christian Deviations. Next Sunday 8 p.m First of Three Community Holy Week Services in Trinity Church all welcome.
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Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle Pr.oc
Churchill Road
Crusaders
Christ Ambassadors
Trinity Church
Bolivia
St Alban the Martyr Anglican Church Lenten Services
The church at Corner Willow St and St Alban's Drive lists Lent services led by Rev Ritchie McMurray and Rev Eric Mills. On March 8 at 7 30 p m Holy Eucharist and address The Inner Life Church School Matins with address The Meaning of Christ's Suffering and March 15 Holy Eucharist at 10 00 a m.
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Willow St
St. Alban’s Drive
Ritchie McMurray
S.T.B
Eric Mills
St. George's Church
Georgetown
Trinity Church Acton and Local Faith Notices
Church listings for Trinity Church Acton Beth El Christian Reformed Acton and Maple Avenue Baptist Georgetown outline Sunday services at 10 and 11 a.m. with Sunday school, plus Dutch English services, prayer meetings, Bible classes, and church programs led by Rev Dwight I Engel and Rev Stanley Gammon.
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Beth-El
Christian Reformed Church
Acton
Ontario
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